Raheem Deshon Dawkins, an 18-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, was shot multiple times and killed on November 22, 2024. The shooting happened late in the evening while Dawkins was in a vehicle in the area of East Livingston Avenue. Emergency responders found him with severe gunshot wounds; he later died from those injuries.

Witnesses reported a dark-colored sedan near the scene, and surveillance footage was later said to show a vehicle matching that description. Law enforcement stated the killing appears connected to ongoing gang activity in the area, and detectives have been reviewing nearby surveillance footage and working with community groups. No arrests have been announced.

Dawkins’ death is one of several recent shootings in the region that have heightened concern about youth violence and gang activity. Anyone with information about the shooting or the dark-colored sedan is asked to contact Columbus police.